7 minutes- Record yourself on a mini.
What striking facts, examples, stories, etc are sticking out to you? What questions do you have so far? If you generally read fiction, how is this different? What inspired this author to write about this?
Peer Grading
Take a few moments to peer review your last timed write. What revisions should be made? After the writing this week, you will choose one of your last three to revise for a grade.
In "Cut" columnist Bob Greene addresses the significance that being cut from a sports team can play in one's life. He asserts that being cut can motivate children to become more successful. With your group, write an outline of an essay in which you agree, disagree, or qualify.
Think about... Will you use deductive or inductive reasoning? Will you frame your argument around a basic syllogism? How will you address appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos?
Thesis Statement:
Body Paragraph I:
A.
B.
C.
Body Paragraph 2:
A.
B.
C.
Body Paragraph 3:
A.
B.
C.
Conclusion:
Columnist Evaluation Dates
Timeline: Column 1- Wednesday, January 18 Column 2- Tuesday, January 24 Columns 3 & 4- Thursday, February 9
Evaluation on Blog/ Turn in Portfolio including 4 annotated columns and print copy of blog post - Friday, February 17
***Updated Lit Circle Dates
Tuesday, January 24
Monday, January 30
Tuesday, February 7
10 DIDLS analysis journal entries - Monday, February 13
Lit Circle 2
7 minutes- Record yourself on a mini.What striking facts, examples, stories, etc are sticking out to you? What questions do you have so far? If you generally read fiction, how is this different? What inspired this author to write about this?
Peer Grading
Take a few moments to peer review your last timed write. What revisions should be made? After the writing this week, you will choose one of your last three to revise for a grade.Looking at the Argument Prompt
A Released PromptSample Responses
Another Released Prompt
Sample Responses
Read and Respond:
In "Cut" columnist Bob Greene addresses the significance that being cut from a sports team can play in one's life. He asserts that being cut can motivate children to become more successful. With your group, write an outline of an essay in which you agree, disagree, or qualify.Think about... Will you use deductive or inductive reasoning? Will you frame your argument around a basic syllogism? How will you address appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos?
Thesis Statement:
Body Paragraph I:
A.
B.
C.
Body Paragraph 2:
A.
B.
C.
Body Paragraph 3:
A.
B.
C.
Conclusion:
Columnist Evaluation Dates
Timeline:Column 1- Wednesday, January 18
Column 2- Tuesday, January 24
Columns 3 & 4- Thursday, February 9
Evaluation on Blog/ Turn in Portfolio including 4 annotated columns and print copy of blog post - Friday, February 17
***Updated Lit Circle Dates